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Just before the start of the La Liga season, Barcelona is once again experiencing registration chaos. Until Wednesday, for example, it wasn't even clear whether newly signed goalkeeper Joan Garcia would be allowed to play in the first match. However, since the injury to ousted captain Marc Andre ter Stegen meets the criteria for a long-term injury, the goalkeeper, who joined from city rivals Espanyol, will make his competitive debut on the holiday island in the Balearic Islands. With a high probability, Barca will also get three points, as all the statistics and other factors leading up to the reigning Spanish double champions. However, their opening opponent shouldn't be taken lightly. After all, Mallorca picked up points at home against Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad last season.Head coach Jagoba Arrasate's team collected 27 out of 48 points at home.